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City Of Kawartha Lakes Observes Islamic New Year

KAWARTHA LAKES-Islamic New Year is observed by Muslims in Canada on the first day of the Islamic Calendar. Customs and traditions are different in the various sects of the Islamic religion but generally involve religious recitals and acts of worship according to the City of Kawartha Lakes.

The Islamic New Year — also known as the Arabic New Year or Hijri New Year — is the first day of Muharram, the first month in the Islamic calendar. The first year of this calendar began in Gregorian CE 622 when the Prophet Muhammad emigrated from Mecca to Medina with his companions.

“Happy Muharram to our Muslim community members!” said the City.

 

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